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Transport Safety Bureau Warns of Potential Killer

The Australian Safety Bureau (ATSB) today warned of the dangers of visual flying and poor weather.

Three Worthy Alternatives to Machu Picchu

Ever since Hiram Bingham stumbled upon a maze of stone terraces set high in the Peruvian Andes, Machu Picchu has been one of the world's most celebrated wonders. What many people don't know is that nearby sits a collection of similar Incan citadels-no less brilliant than Machu Picchu but far less trafficked. So while the world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bingham's discovery this July, we decided to throw a party for the entire neighborhood.

Carbon Tax – A Short Roundup

I won't go into too many details here as it is being covered by everyone and anyone, so here is a quick round up thanks to the crew over at crikey.com.au

Eco Beach in Broome are creating a sustainable environment & kitchen for resort lovers!

At Eco Beach Broome, it's all about sustainability of the environment and the resort's kitchen! Keen gardener and 'Chef de Cuisine', Kenneth Clapham, is passionate about cooking with fresh, seasonal, organic, culinary ingredients.

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Ash cloud menace: Australia's flight woes continues

Ash plume from Chilean volcano Cordon Caulle continues to disrupt air trave in Australia. Virgin Australia announced suspending all flights into and out of New Zealand for the duration of today.

Wandering in Komissar Wallander’s footsteps

There is a little town called Ystad in the very south of Sweden right on the Baltic sea. It is best known for its most prominent (and fictitious) police officer, Kurt Wallander. He is the agent in Henning Mankell's crime stories that are all placed in Ystad or somewhere around here.

Flight chaos continues though ash begins to clear from Australian cities

The ash from Chilean volcano, Cordon Caulle that has been affecting flights in and out of Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra is expected to clear today, with many operators anticipated to resume services gradually throughout the day.

The Volcanic Ash Cloud Menace: To Fly or not to fly?

A week after ash clouds canceled flights in Australia and New Zealand, flights are returning normal as the ash clouds have moved away. Australia's Qantas resumed domestic flights resumed June 16. Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand have also restarted flights. The ash clouds reached South Africa on Saturday, and South African Airways promptly suspended flights.

Industry Interview with Sue Gough Henly

We chat to Sue Gough Henly - an award-winning photojournalist and writer. We also feature some of her best photography throughout the piece.

Volcanic ash still affecting NZ flights, AU air travel resumes

Australian flights resumed today, with the dense, low level ash cloud that affected flights in and out of Perth Airport overnight (15 June) now cleared.

Volcanic ash approaches Perth, still disrupting Australian travel

Ash from Chile’s Puyehue volcano continues to disrupt Australian air travel.

12 Tips for Women Doing Business Abroad

Are you a businesswoman working abroad for the very first time? While you might be used to a certain equality in the Western world you could be quite surprised at some of the attitudes you may encounter farther away from home.

Texas-bound Qantas forced to land

Qantas’ new Australia-Dallas, Texas route is under further evaluation after a jumbo jet unexpectedly ran low on fuel trying to make the non-stop leg to Brisbane yesterday.

Air routes in Europe remain open after Iceland volcano eruption

Aviation experts on Sunday expect that the massive plume of smoke coming from an erupting volcano in Iceland will have limited impact on air travel as European air routes remain open despite fears the smoke could spread to southern Europe next week.

Virgin Australia streamlines fare types from five to three

Virgin Australia (ASX: VBA) has restructured its fare system, streamlining the previous five fare types to just three.

Threats strike two Melbourne airports

Avalon and Melbourne International at Tullamarine continue their daily operations despite anonymous threats sent through The Herald against them.

Qantas has "joint business agreement" with American Airlines

Qantas Airways Ltd. (QAN) and AMR Corporation (AMR), parent of American Airlines, have inked a joint business agreement on their services between Australia/New Zealand and the United States, within the these regions and beyond to third countries.

Rare planetary alignment visible to Australian skies

The rare planetary alignment of four planets will be visible to Australia's pre-dawn skies on Friday, the Sydney Observatory has announced.

World’s airlines see air travel recovery late in 2011

The world’s airlines expect a recovery in passenger and cargo markets in the second half of this year, following slower traffic in the first quarter of the year that is seen to extend until the current quarter.

Japan calamity, Mideast unrest depress air travel

Growth in global air travel slowed in March due to the political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa and the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, a newly released report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says.

Singapore hotel room rates forecast to rise further

Already among the highest in Asia, hotel room rates in Singapore will rise further this year, according to a new forecasts by real estate firm CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Hotels.

Tornado hits Auckland, NZ

New Zealand's largest city Auckland on Tuesday was hit by a tornado, killing one person and injuring dozens more as the twister lifted the roof off a suburban Albany Megacentre shopping mall.

Romantic Australian escapes

Paris might have a reputation for romance and you may swoon when you think of Venice, but when it comes to being seduced by a place you can't go past Australia.

Virgin bumps passengers to make way for extra fuel

Police had to escort two male passengers off a Virgin Blue plane at Melbourne airport on Thursday after they refused to be bumped.

Flight Centre offers unbeatable Contiki holiday packages

Book a Contiki tour with Flight Centre and experience the trip of a lifetime.

Passenger traffic, cargo volume at HK airport up in Q1

Hong Kong International Airport has reported increases in passenger traffic and cargo volume handled during the first quarter of 2011.

Hong Kong approves higher airline fuel surcharges

Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department raises maximum airline fuel surcharges for passengers, cargo

Christchurch City will not host Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup games will be moved to Auckland and other parts of New Zealand as the city of Christchurch still reels from the devastation of the Feb.22 earthquake.

London Travel Guide: Places To Stay and See in the English Capital

The welcome can sometimes be as soggy as the weather, and the prices remain as high as The London Eye itself, even with a stronger Australian dollar. But Australian travelers' love affair with the English capital remains undiminished. Here's a selection of your favorite places, plus some useful tips.

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